HomeMy WebLinkAbout76-129RESOLUTION NO. 76-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 3 OF RESOLUTION NO.
58-281 TO ADD THE CLASS TITLE OF ASSISTANT CITY
ENGINEER
WHEREAS, on November 3, 1958, the City Council passed and adopted Resolution
No. 58-281, revising and re-establishing the Basic Compensation Plan for employees
of the City of Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has from time to time amended this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, Section 1004, Article X of the City Charter of the City of Santa Aha
requires the City Manager to prepare, install and maintain a position classification
and pay plan subject to civil service rules and regulations and the approval of the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the annual budget for the current fiscal year provides for the reclassi-
fication of a Senior Civil Engineer position to a proposed new class of Assistant City
Engineer in accordance with plan for the reorganization of the management structure of
the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, this action will not increase the number of positions assigned to that
department; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to add a new class to the list of class titles
contained in said Resolution No. 58-281, as amended, and to allocate salary and wage
schedules thereto; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Section 3 of Resolution No. 58-281, as
amended, is hereby further amended by adding, in proper alphabetical sequence, the
class title of Assistant City Engineer at Salary Range No. 469.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this amendment shall take effect on November 1, 1976.
ADOPTED, this 26th day of 0ctober , 1976, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Brandt, Ward~ 0rtiz, Yamamoto, Garthe
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Bricken, Evans
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
APPROVED AS TO FOR/~:
CITY ATTORNEY
~ITY OF SANTA ANA
~AS..S, ISTANT CITY ENG. INEER
DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, performs responsible professional engineering and
administrative work in directing various activities of the Engineering Division.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates the work of several sections of pro-
fessional and technical engineering personnel engaged in the preparation of designs,
plans, specifications, estimates and reports involved in the construction, main-
tenance and operation of a wide variety of engineering works; supervises and parti-
cipates in the preparation of major engineering studies; serves as technical
advisor to administrative and legislative officials on engineering proposals;
confers with local and other governmental officials and civic groups on engineering
problems; assists in budget-preparation and formulation of long-range programs for
public improvements; prepares and presents various regular and special reports;
attends conferences and meetings; directs the keeping of official maps, plans,
profiles, field notes and other records and memoranda; acts for the Director of
Public Works in his absence or at his direction; performs other related work as
required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work of an employee in this grade is of an importaRt engineering nature invol-
ving supervision of design of major structures or other engineering tasks in
connection with important projects and usually requiring the exercise of consider-
able independent jud,..._nt based on a knowledge of both theory and practice. An
employee in this grade works under general supervision, receiving assignments in
general terms, either in written or verbal form, which outline the general type of
project, location and characteristics. The Assistant City Engineer usually deter-
mines the general method of procedure, closely supervises the more difficult phases
of design and delegates to subordinates the more routine design, detail, drafting
and estimating portions of the work. An employee will work under general adminis-
trative and technical direction and is responsible for the soundness of engineering
features of the design. Supervision is exercised over engineers of lower grade
engaged in the less complex phases of engineering work.
~IN]/413MBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Six years professional experience in civil or structural engineering of which two
years must have been in a responsible supervisory capacity, graduation from a college
or university of recognized standing with specialization in civil or structural
engineering. Necessary Special Requirements: Registration as a Civil Engineer with
the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
Possession of a valid California drivers' license.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGe, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, together with the
ability to apply such knowledges to the solution of specific engineering problems
in the field of Public Works, including development, improvement, construction,
maintenance and operation. Considerable knowledge of surveying and construction
principles and practices, and ability to relate engineering design to those other
functions. Ability to lay out, plan and direct the work of a group of engineers
and technicians. ~